The FDA has released a Draft Guidance for Acidified Foods manufacturers (Chapter 16) to assist in compliance with the Preventative Controls for Human Food. The complete Guidance has chapters relating to creating a Written Food Safety Plan, Conducting a Hazard Analysis, Recall Plans, and many other helpful compliance topics.
FDA Draft Guidance for Industry - Acidified Foods - June 2024
(Updated: May 14, 2026, 1:18 p.m.)